Real Madrid are bidding to pull themselves to within touching distance of rivals Barcelona, with Rayo Vallecano standing in their way.

Following a poor start to the season, Madrid can momentarily jump up to third - leapfrogging Sevilla - with victory at the Bernabeu today, and sit just two points behind their Catalan foe who play on Sunday.

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